Cook

Madison Elementary; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Warsaw Community Schools Madison Elementary in Warsaw, Indiana is hiring a part-time Cook. You will support all stages of food preparation, serving, and kitchen upkeep under the direction of the cafeteria manager.

The role covers 36 weeks and includes duties across inventory, training substitutes, and cross-training opportunities. The position requires a High School Diploma or GED, basic computer skills, cooking knowledge, and fluency in English.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Knowledge of computer operations and functions.
• Knowledge of cooking and kitchen equipment.
• Basic grammar, reading, math, interpersonal relations and organizational skills.
• Pleasant, courteous and student oriented.
• Must be fluent and understanding of the English language.

Responsibilities

• Communicates daily with manager of kitchen for coordination of duties.
• Maintains a variety of records including those related to production of food.
• Prepares food while following menus and provided recipes without deviation.
• Works on the serving line, setting up, serving & clean-up.
• Serves food following correct proportions according to guidelines per age group.
• Follows SOPs in all aspects of position and reviews regularly.
• Plans for the proper use of leftover foods with the manager and handles storage and disposal.
• Assists in inventory, ordering and stocking of food and supplies.
• Attends meetings and in-services as required.
• Operates a variety of commercial equipment including ovens, steamers, slicers, dicers, fryers, heating cabinets, kettles, mixers, microwaves, serving lines/bars, garbage disposals, dishwashers, carts, ice machines, etc.
• Assists in cleaning and maintaining storage of storage areas, coolers and freezers, kitchen, serving areas and dining room.
• Performs other reasonably related duties as may be assigned by the manager.

Skills

Cooking knowledge

Computer literacy

English fluency

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Cook

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Job Details

Job ID: 5964256

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 19, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Reports to: Cafeteria Manager

General Summary: Under the direction of the cafeteria manager, performs various duties involving all stages of food preparation including receiving, storing, preparing, serving, cleaning and maintaining of food, supplies, equipment and facilities.

Essential Functions:

• Communicates daily with manager of kitchen for coordination of duties
• Maintains a variety of records including those related to production of food
• Prepares food while following menus and provided recipes without deviation
• Works on the serving line, setting up, serving & clean-up
• Serves food following correct proportions according to guidelines per age group.
• Follows proper standard operation procedures (SOP’s) in all aspects of position and reviews regularly.
• Plans for the proper use of leftover foods with the manager and assumes responsibility for storage and disposal of unused foods.
• Assists in inventory, ordering and stocking of food and supplies
• Attends meetings and in-services as required
• Operates a variety of commercial equipment including but not limited to: ovens, steamers, slicers, dicers, fryers, heating cabinets, kettles, mixers, microwaves, serving lines/bars, garbage disposals, dishwashers, carts, ice machines, etc.
• Assists in cleaning and maintaining storage of storage areas, coolers and freezers, kitchen, serving areas and dining room
• May be assigned to the following functions:
  • Performing same or similar duties at other school sites
  • Assisting in training of substitutes and volunteers
  • Assisting in operations of kitchen in an emergency such as illness of co-workers or manager
  • Cross training to learn various positions in the kitchen
• Performs other reasonably related duties as may be assigned by the manager

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Knowledge of computer operations and functions
• Knowledge of cooking and kitchen equipment
• Basic grammar, reading, math, interpersonal relations and organizational skills
• Pleasant, courteous and student oriented
• Must be fluent and understanding of the English language.

Length of Position: 36 weeks

Position Type: Non-Exempt

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a cook.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Shannon Dellinger , Assistant Director of Food & Nutrition
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]